MTS Management Group is happy to announce Xander Demos has been named “Best Guitarist” in the 2014 Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards (PMA). This is Xander’s second consecutive PMA win for “Best Guitarist.” Winners of the fifth annual awards were announced earlier this week, with the exception of the Hall of Fame Award, which Xander won last year. Other winners includeStage AE (Best Venue), Drusky Entertainment (Best Promoter) and Chip Dimonick (Best Punk Band.)

Five nominees in each category were voted on by fans from around the world, with the nominee receiving the most votes being named the winner. Winners were announced on the Iron City Rocks website and facebook page. For a complete list of the 2014 PMA winners, visit http://www.facebook.com/ironcityrocks.

“Thanks to Iron City Rocks and all that voted for me!” said Xander. “Very honored to get this two years in a row. It was a tough, tough competition, this year. Congratulations to all of the nominees…you are all extremely talented, and I’m humbled to win this.”

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Based in Pittsburgh, Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, who has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice), Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in 2015. Xander is featured on the Guitar Wizards Vol. 3 and 4 compilation, alongside members of KISS, Poison, Dio, Whitesnake, and more. He will appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. Xander recently opened for Guitar Gods, Tony MacAlpine and Richie Kotzen, and performed at NAMM Metal Jam. He is endorsed with Suhr, McNaught (makers of the XD Signature Guitar Models), Conklin and Brian Moore Guitars. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

MTS Management Group is proud to announce that Xander Demos and his Xander Demos Band(XDB) bandmates have received a total of six nominations in the 2014 Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards. XDB has received nominations in the following band categories: Best Rock Band and Best Progressive Band. In individual categories, Xander received a nomination for Best Guitarist, for which he won the award, last year. This is Xander’s fourth nomination as Best Guitarist. Xander’s XDB bandmates received nominations in the following individual categories: Best Bassist, Dan Bozym; Best Keyboards, Jeff Morris; and Best Drummer, Jeff Anzelone. All of Xander’s bandmates won their individual categories’ awards last year. Xander was also named to the Iron City Rocks “Hall Of Fame” last year.

Nominations for the Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards opened at the beginning of December, and closed at the end of the month. The final ballot is comprised of the top 5 acts receiving the most nominations in each category. Voting for the winners is now open until January 23, 2015. Votes may be cast at this location. Only one vote per valid email address will be counted.

Xander Demos is a renowned metal guitarist and winner of the 2013 Iron City Rocks Best Guitarist Award. Xander has recorded and performed with James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Ged Rylands’ Rage of Angels, Liberty ‘N’ Justice, Modern Superstar, James Rivera’s solo band, and others. He has also performed at NAMM Metal Jam with some of the biggest names in metal. He will perform again at the 2015 NAMM Metal Jam, this month. Xander will also appear in the upcoming metal movie, Hair I Go Again. Xander and XDB are currently appearing on the Guitar Wizards Vol. III and IV compilation album, alongside members of KISS, Whitesnake, Dio, Poison and more. XDB–Xander with Jeff Anzelone, (drums) Mario Brescia, (vocals) H. Dan Bozym, (bass) and Jeff Morris (keys, vocals)–has performed at Skull Fest, Wolf Fest, and Rock Harvest II, and other notable metal events. For more information, http://www.xanderdemos.com.

Renowned metal guitar virtuoso, Xander Demos (Sabbath Judas Sabbath, XDB) has announced his performance schedule for the upcoming NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA. Xander will perform at the Mission Engineering booth from Thursday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 25th, 2015, at 1pm daily. Xander, who is an “Artist on a Mission” endorsed artist, will show off his shredding skills, while demonstrating the latest gear from Mission Engineering. The NAMM Convention will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim. For more information on the NAMM Convention, visit http://www.namm.org.

Xander will also be performing at the NAMM Metal Jam on January 21st, with current and former members of Anthrax, Racer X, Circle II Circle, Savatage, Lizzy Borden, Hurricane, Great White and many more.

According to their website, “Mission is the world’s only manufacturer of switching expression and volume pedals optimized for best performance with specific amplifiers, processors, and effects. We work directly with the engineers of the original equipment to optimize the design, and ensure that when you connect up your pedal it just plain works. Our Gemini Series amplifiers and speakers, and Mission controllers and effects pedals feature innovations you won’t find anywhere else.” Other “Artists on a Mission” include The Edge (U2), Chris Broderick (Megadeth), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), John Petrucci (Dream Theater) and a who’s who of guitar players. For more information, visit http://www.missionengineering.com.

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice), Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in 2015. He is featured on the recent Guitar Wizards Vol. 3 and 4, and he will contribute an all-star track to an upcoming Queen tribute album. He will also appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. He is endorsed with Suhr, McNaught (makers of the XD Signature Guitar Models), Conklin and Brian Moore Guitars, among others. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

Versailles Records have revealed the artwork for their upcoming Guitar Wizards Vol. III and IV compilation. The cover features artists Bruce Kulick (KISS), Tony Franklin (Whitesnake/The Firm), Jeff Healey, Tracy G (Dio), Chris Poland (Megadeth), Blues Saraceno (Poison), Xander Demos (Sabbath Judas Sabbath/XDB) and other included guitar players. The album is scheduled for digital release before Christmas. Physical copies will have a February 2015 street date. Guitar Wizards Vol. I and II was released earlier this year.

“We’re very honored to have Xander Demos featured on the cover, alongside some of the most incredible guitar players in rock and metal,” said Demos’ manager, Michael Stover of MTS Management Group. “This compilation has been a long time in the making, and we’re very excited for it to finally be coming out. It’s sure to be a huge success!”

Xander Demos and his band, XDB (renamed Raxus Prime) contributed the track, “Dancing Through Daggers,” which was to be the first single from their debut album. The track was mixed by JK Northrup (King Kobra/XYZ). Xander will also be contributing an all-star track to the Versailles Records Queen tribute album, also scheduled for 2015 release.

Metal guitar virtuoso, Xander Demos is being featured among 52 artists on the newly released compilation from Online Metal Promo and the Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show, From the Underground to the Above Ground Vol. 1. The free compilation includes a mix of 52 current, advanced and unreleased original songs from established and up and coming bands from the United States, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil and France. Acts include Ron Keel, Nitro, Benedictum, Oblivion, Reverence, Sparta and more. The compilation is available for free download at this location.

Xander Demos has contributed his track, “Under A Darkened Sky,” which originally appeared on his critically acclaimed album, Guitarcadia. The track was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and features vocals from Kevin Rasel, who cowrote the song with Demos.

Xander will also contribute tracks to the upcoming Versailles Records compilation releases, Guitar Wizards Vol. 3 and 4 and We Will Rock You: A Tribute To Queen.

The Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show is hosted by Mike “The Big Cheese” Catricola. He plays host to “Classic 80′S Underground…Playing The Best Of All the Rest.. Heavy Metal the Way It Was Meant To Be!” For more information, visit http://www.theheavymetalmayhemshow.com.

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice), Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in late 2014/early 2015. He will appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. Xander recently opened for Guitar Gods, Tony MacAlpine and Richie Kotzen, and performed at Skull Fest. He is endorsed with Suhr, McNaught (makers of the XD Signature Guitar Models), Conklin and Brian Moore Guitars, among others. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

Renowned metal guitar virtuoso, Xander Demos (Sabbath Judas Sabbath, XDB) is happy to announce he will contrbute a track to the upcoming QUEEN tribute album, “We Will Rock You”. Xander will record a cover of the Queen classic, “I Want It All”. The album will be released in late 2015 on Versailles Records.

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Xander is also being prominently featured on the upcoming Versailles Records release, Guitar Wizards Vol. 3 and 4, expected for early 2015 release. The album will feature some of the biggest names in rock and metal guitar, including current/former lead guitarists fromFaith No More, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne Band, Kiss, Whitesnake, Guns N Roses, KISS, Poison, Alice Cooper Band, and the great Jeff Healey.

“We’re very excited about Xander’s involvement with this upcoming Queen tribute,” said Xander’s manager, Michael Stover of MTS Management Group. “Xander is a huge Queen fan, and when I approached him about it, he said ‘yes’ before I could even finish my sentence! ‘I Want It All’ is such an iconic Queen song, and we’re thrilled to be given the chance to record it. We’re already in talks with several other well-known rockers to be a part of this track. I don’t want to give any names away yet, but I know everyone will be blown away once we announce them. Stay tuned for more!”

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice), Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in late 2014/early 2015. He will appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. Xander recently opened for Guitar Gods, Tony MacAlpine and Richie Kotzen, and performed at Skull Fest. He is endorsed with Suhr, McNaught (makers of the XD Signature Guitar Models), Conklin and Brian Moore Guitars, among others. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

Metal guitar virtuoso Xander Demos (James Rivera, Sabbath Judas Sabbath) has announced he will be contributing a periodic lesson column to “The Sound Guitar Magazine.” Xander joins a stellar roster of guest columnists including Stephen Ross, Russ Hewitt, Ryan Fisher and other guitar greats. The free online magazine features reviews, transcriptions, top interviews and lessons with some of today’s best guitarists. The current issue includes features on Chris Duarte, Eric Gales and Felix Martin. It is available for download at http://www.thesoundguitarmagazine.com.

“Honored and excited to be a lesson columnist for this guitar magazine,” said Xander. “Please check out the link and you’ll see a nice little melodic lesson from yours truly. I will also be putting all of the lessons I do here into a nice video presentation, to eventually be sold as a DVD, exclusive upload to YouTube, etc. Anyway, please check it out – it’s full of great information!”

According to their website:“The Sound’ should contain a plethora of tips and learning strategies; a guitarists’ toolbox, with transcriptions, interviews, honest gear reviews, and lessons from the best guitar players out there, and opportunities for up and coming artists to showcase themselves to a cohesive market.”

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice), Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in late 2014/early 2015. He will appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. Xander recently opened for Guitar Gods, Tony MacAlpine and Richie Kotzen, and performed at Skull Fest. He is endorsed with Suhr, McNaught (makers of the XD Signature Guitar Models), Conklin and Brian Moore Guitars, among others. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.